[January 08, 2013]In accordance with Illinois election
law, a selection committee consisting of the precinct committeemen
in the new Lincoln Ward 1 will interview interested and qualified
candidates Monday for the position of Ward 1 alderman for the city
of Lincoln. This will fill the vacancy in nomination created by the
death of Orville Busby. Prior to his death, Alderman Busby had filed
nominating petitions to run for the new Ward 1 alderman for the
primary election.

"Alderman Busby, his leadership and commitment to service to our
community will be greatly missed," said Dave Bender, Logan County
Republican chairman.

The boundary lines for Ward 1 are as follows:

West boundaries:

Terrace Drive to
Woodlawn Road

Woodlawn Road
to Jackson and State Street

South:

Eighth Street to
Union

Union to
Peoria to Sangamon

East:

Sangamon to
Wichita

Wichita to
Lincoln Parkway

North:

Lincoln Parkway to Terrace Drive

A map of the new ward is also available at the city clerk's
office at Lincoln City Hall.

The GOP selection committee will accept resumes from today until
a deadline of 8 a.m. Friday. No resumes will be accepted after that
time.